1998 Crimean parliamentary election

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Parliamentary elections were held in Crimea on 29 March 1998.[1] The Communist Party of Ukraine emerged as the largest faction in the Supreme Council, with 38 of the 100 seats, although 47 seats were won by independents.[2]

Electoral system[]

Prior to the elections, an amendment to the electoral law introduced a majoritarian system.[3]

Results[]

As a result of the new electoral system, Crimean Tatars failed to win any seats in the Supreme Council.

Party Votes % Seats +/–
Communist Party of Ukraine 38 +36
Agrarian Party of Ukraine 5 New
Union Party 4 New
People's Democratic Party 4 New
Party of Economic Revival 1 –2
Socialist Party of Ukraine 1 New
Independents 47 +27
Total 100 0
Source: Parties and Elections

References[]

  1. ^ Chronology for Crimean Tatars in Ukraine Minorities at Risk Project
  2. ^ Crimea Archived 2016-07-02 at the Wayback Machine Parties and Elections
  3. ^ Crimean election law and formation of political climate in the autonomy Policy Documentation Centre
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